Ko Wen-je's Zongzi Remark Sparks Online Outrage

Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's recent remarks while participating in a zongzi-making event have sparked widespread online criticism and ridicule. Ko, now the former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, was in Yunlin on June 14 to engage with local residents and participate in making the traditional Dragon Boat Festival delicacy.

During the event, Ko made a surprising statement, suggesting that zongzi do not need to be wrapped at all. He commented that wrapping each one individually is too troublesome, implying a simpler approach to preparing the food. This statement, characteristic of his often blunt style, quickly drew attention.

The former mayor's suggestion did not sit well with many netizens. The comment was widely shared and mocked online, with some users expressing their disbelief and outrage. One particularly harsh response suggested that Ko should simply eat excrement if he finds the traditional preparation too difficult, highlighting the strong negative reaction to his seemingly dismissive attitude towards a culturally significant food.

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Zongzi don't need to be wrapped. It's too troublesome to wrap them one by one.